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US-9684218

Low-cost chromatic devices

PublishedJune 20, 2017
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Technical Abstract

In one embodiment, a chromatic device includes an active layer and an electrolyte layer in contact with the active layer, wherein the active layer has an opaque color that blocks light but changes to a translucent color that transmits light when a metal object is placed in electrical contact with the active layer in the presence of the electrolyte layer.

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November 7, 2013

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June 20, 2017

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